Good Order League organized in Columbia Louisiana
Columbia citizens formed a Good Order League with about fifty members to aid law enforcement, curb gambling, and combat bootlegging. Key speakers included Jess Johnson federal prohibition officer and Rev. D Atkinson, with support from H F E Cottingham. Grayson La sent greetings and plans for future cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe News-Star
Columbia
Citizens Columbia
Good Order League
Jess Johnson
Uisiana
Prohibition Rn
Johnson
Louisiana
D. Atkinson
Monroe
M. F. Church
FE. B. Cottinghama
Kelly
Public Education
Progressive Law and Order League
Grayson
Good Order League of Columbia
J. M. Brooks
Baptist Church
Here
Missouri Pacific
Sailors Bring Navy Baseball to Mare Island Pictures
Navy team players stationed at the Mare Island Train Station California are described as a crack squad in baseball and boxing. They have defeated several semi professional clubs and are featured for readers as prime athletic subjects with plans for more Navy sports coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vy’s
Mare Island
Calif
Navy
Death in a Tree Tragedy Leaves Gilbert Family Grief
A boy named Dick Gilbert died after being electrocuted on a tree wire near Natchez. Witnesses say he hung there for ten minutes or more before help arrived. Dick, son of cabinetmaker John Gilbert, leaves brothers Eugene and Jack and sister Myrthe. mother Mrs. Gilbert mourns deeply as the community expresses sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
A. A. Cornett
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Pacific Road
Sible
John Gilbert
Peters Furniture Company
Natchez, Miss
Eugene
Jack
Myrthe Gilbert
Third Street
Dick Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert
News Star Ad Spring Greatest Returns for Your Money
Local want ads urge readers to invest in spring campaigns promising strong returns. The notice emphasizes affordable rates and broad reach across the newspaper’s readership, urging businesses to act now to maximize exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Optician Endorses Tanlac After Weight Gain
W. H. Cole, optometrist in Huntington, reports taking three bottles of Tanlac eased his long digestive and nervous problems. He says his appetite returned, weight increased by twenty pounds, and he feels like a new man. He previously suffered from indigestion and rheumatism affecting his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cole
McCrory
18Th Street
Huntington
Dr. Cole
Taniae
Hoover proposes sugar rationing cooperation plan
Washington suggests sugar rationing by manufacturers in non essential industries along with a pact among the United States and foreign powers to avoid bidding against each other for sugar. This aims to ease the current shortage and stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Herbert Hoover
Talcott Dies at 82, Last Lee Staff Survivor
Colonel Thomas Mann Randolph Talcott, a long surviving member of General Robert E. Lee's personal staff, died at his Richmond home after a brief illness. He was 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmondy Va
Thomas Mann Randolph Talcott
Robert E. Lee
Henry Morgan Theau Denies Mexico Ambassadorship Refusal
Henry Morgan Theau, named by President Wilson as ambassador to Mexico, states he would not decline the post if Senate confirms. The denial follows reports of possible rejection upon confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Morgan Theau
Wilson
Mexico
Senate
Poles Capture Kiev in Allied Drive
London May 6 Polish and Ukrainian troops have captured Kiev according to an official Moscow statement received by wireless. The report confirms a major breakthrough in the campaign and marks a significant strategic gain for the allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Kiev
Moscow
Tax collection inspection underway in Monroe
R. B. Washburn, supervisor of public accounts from Baton Rouge, is in Monroe checking Ouachita parish tax collections. This annual visit occurs once each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Washburn
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Mexican revolt seizes three capitals as Carranza garrisons rise
El Paso reports three Mexican state capitals captured by revolutionists and unconfirmed claims that Mexico City has fallen to General Benjamin Hill. The fresh turmoil follows Carranza garrisons moving to seize key cities amid uncertain reports from the capital region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Benjamin Hill
Hunt Sues for Divorce in Cincinnati
Mrs. Hunt sues Henry T Hunt in Cincinnati Ohio for divorce. Hunt, a former mayor of Cincinnati and member of Ilson's railroad labor board, faces the action on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henry T Hunt
Ilson’s Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission suspends coffee rates from Gulf ports
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a suspension of schedules proposing higher rates on coffee shipped from Galveston and other gulf ports. A hearing on the proposed increase was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Galveston
Gulf Ports
Interstate Commerce Commission
Parish Democratic Exec Committee to Meet for Delegates
The Parish Democratic Executive Committee will convene at noon on Monday May 10 1920 to select delegates to the Baton Rouge Convention. Committee members listed include Abe Arent E D Cason C H McHenry Thomas C Newton R O Randle and others with Robert O Randle as Chairman and C H McHenry as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
Baton Rouge
Abe Arent
E. D. Cason
C. H. McHenry
Thos. C. Newton
R. O. Randle
Grayson Guthrie
G. M. Tresevant
R. W. Germany
W. T. Hunt
D. A. Hill
A. P. Thornhill
W. L. Mitchell
T. J. Brown
Roger Hamilton
S. M. Wood
Jim Thompson
FE. H. Ross
W. B. Inabnet
P. V. David
J. H. Trousdale
Robert O. Randle
City seeks 46 laborers for concrete and trench work
City announces it needs 46 laborers for concrete and trench work at a new plant. Wage is 85 cents per hour for 10 hours. Applicants must report to A. V. Miller, Commissioner Parks and Streets, City Hall, Monday morning May 10 at 6:30 a.m. ready to go to work.
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A. V. Miller
City Hall
New Classified Advertisements
FOR RENT Two nice front bedrooms one first floor other upstairs Gentle men or couple preferred Phone 1121 apply 803 St John St 8 31 WANTED Position as stenographer and general office assistant by young lady Salary no object Phone 1035 Miss Barnette 8 3¢ FOR RENT Two nicely furnished bed rooms in private family close in Gentlemen preferred References required 106 Big Ave or phone 1276 or Bx 8 61 WANTED By young man board in private family permanently References exchanged Call phone 9000 or S080 R 11 al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John St
Big Ave
Kenyon charges Duponts threaten Wood campaign
Senator Kenyon of Iowa alleged DuPont interests threatened to attack General Wood’s presidential bid unless Moses of New Hampshire, a Wood manager, opposed a dyestuff bill. He cited a DuPont publicity letter and a Manufacturers Record article as proof. The senate adjourned without a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Dupont
Moses
New Hampshire
Duponts
Wood
Charles K. Weston
Dupont Publicity Bureau
Germany
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
United States
Dupont Company
Wilmington
Del
Manufacturers’ Record
Lodge
King
Utah
Rebels claim bloodless successes in Mexican revolt
Washington reports credit Mexican rebels with further bloodless gains and quick occupation of Piedras Negras Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros as Vera Cruz revolt news flows through rebel channels. Dispatches note Carranza left the capital and mention Cabrera and other officials amid border tensions and possible clashes near the U.S. frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Piedras Negras
Nuevo Laredo
Matamoros
Carranza Centro
Vera Cruz
Carranza
State Department
Mexico City
Luis Cabrera
Alfonso Cabrera
Gonzales
Puebla
W. O. Jenkins
United States
Neuvo Laredo
Retems
Lampazos Border Tension Mirrors Piedras Negras Skirmish
Reports describe disarmament of a garrison near Piedras Negras while a rebel column advances within 25 miles of the border at Eagle Pass. Andrew Almazan leads northern Tamaulipas forces poised to attack Matamoros as General Gonzales remains wary of backing the broader revolt.
Rail line cuts threaten Carranza forces at Nuevo Laredo
Laredo Texas May 8 reports say cutting the railroad at Lampazos Nuevo Leon six miles south of the border delays reinforcements to the Carranza garrison at Nuevo Laredo. Telegraph wires are down and no news reaches the train. Reports say fiscal guards move from Colombia to mount an attack as surrender is demanded by General Reynaldo Garza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuvo Laredo
Reynaldo Garza
Lampazos
Sonora
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Baltic Amber Trade Near Konigsberg Described
The amber supply mainly comes from the Baltic coast near Konigsberg where amber is a mineralized pine resin washed ashore after storms. Fishermen harvest it with nets by trawling the shallow waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Sea
Konigsberg
Kimberly
Bryan's Southern Tour Ends With Endorsements
Birmingham Alabama May 8 W J Bryan concluded a two day speaking tour in Alabama opposing Senator Underwood and former Governor O Neal while endorsing Heflin and Musgrove in the race to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Burkheads death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
W. J. Bryan
Alabama
Underwood
O'Neal
Burkhead
Bryan
Heflin
Musgrove
Socialists Gather in New York for Presidential Nomination
The Socialist Party opens its national convention in New York with 200 delegates including labor leaders. Eugene V. Debs, jailed in Atlanta, is cited as a leading candidate. Debates promise demand reforms and possible support for the Russian Soviet Government. A Madison Square Garden mass meeting closes the convention with speakers like Victor Berger and Daniel Hoan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
New York General Assembly
Lusk
Rand
Madison Square Garden
Victor L. Berger
Daniel Hoan
Milwaukee
James H. Maurer
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
New Milan Industry Produces Diverse Textile Goods
A new Milan industry has begun manufacturing collars and cuffs, cigarette and other boxes, carpets, purses, furniture coverings, and a range of related items, signaling diversification in local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Invention Turns Waste Leather into Fuel Alternative
An inventor claims a process to convert waste leather cuttings and coal dust from mines into a patent fuel. The new product is described as cheaper and superior to coal in its natural state, offering a useful outlet for previously unusable waste materials.
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OOD Order League
Atkinson
Outh
R. Edney
Lad
Trieste
Gabrielle d’Annunzio
Baro Fefervary
Catania
Quarnero Bay
Paria
Council of Ambassadors
Turkey
Foreign Office
Talcott
Henry Will
Commissioner Parks and Sts
Calles
Villa
Paulo Gonzales
Obregon
South Ends
Hotel
San Remo
Central Park West
New York City
Central Park
Edmund M. Brennan
Central
Arkansas
West 7Th Street
Little Rock, Ark
Cleveland Six
B, O. &. Cleveland
Chandler Motor Car and Accessories Co
A. H. Jones
Cleveland Automobile Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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